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Today is Small Business Saturday and there are a number of small businesses in the area offering discounts.

Wondering why to shop local? According to Iheartretail.com:

* Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to non-profits and community causes. (Source: Seattle Good Business Network)

* If you spend $100 at a local business, roughly $68 stays in your local economy. If you spend the same at a large business, only $43 stays in the local economy. (Source: Civic Economics Study in Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Iheartretail.com has come out with a great list of retailers all over the Triangle offering discounts including My Girlfriend's Closet, Uniquities, Paisley, ADORE, Market Imports and many more.